Richard King

This week on the show, we chat with Kelsie Allan, a teacher at Wallsend South Public School, about an inspiring initiative by her Year Six students. The school is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave , raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. From crazy hair and sock days to teachers and students shaving, cutting, or coloring their hair, the school community has already raised over $...

Join us this week as we chat with Tom Boorer , organiser of the iconic Dungog Rodeo , about all the action happening this Saturday at the Dungog Showground. With over 47 years of history, the Dungog Rodeo attracts thousands of fans and promises a full day of entertainment, including the Masters Bull Ride featuring former champions, live performances by Travis Collins , and plenty of food, fun, and...

Join us as we dive into Newcastle’s most popular fun run, the Hill to Harbour Fun Run , happening this Sunday! Thousands of participants will hit the streets for a day of fitness, community, and fundraising. Our guest, Mike Collins , Marketing and Communications Head at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) , shares how he’s running with a backpack full of weight—each kilo...

Richard King spoke with Ben Gibson , the Newcastle Jets’ rising star, about his recent stoppage-time winner, his journey through Sydney FC’s junior squads, and his transition to the A-League. They discuss life in Newcastle, the club’s positive team culture under coach Mark Milligan, the impact of passionate home crowds, and the excitement surrounding the Jets’ current form...

Richard King spoke with Newcastle Herald journalist and podcaster Barry Toohey for a full preview of Round 4 in the NRL. They discuss the big clash between the Roosters and Manly, including Daly Cherry-Evans’ emotional return to Brookvale Oval. Barry also shares thoughts on Newcastle legends Scotty Durobaz and Gary Leo, reflecting on their health battles and contributions to the local rugby...

Richard King speaks with Bob Cook, President of the Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association, about the long-awaited revival of Newcastle’s Maritime Museum collection. After nearly eight years in storage, the community-built collection is set to be relocated to a new facility in Mayfield—marking a major step toward bringing Newcastle’s rich maritime history back to life. Bob sha...

Broadcasting from New York, Richard catches up with tech expert Stephen Fenech, who’s on the ground for a major Hewlett Packard event. They kick things off with a quick NRL chat before diving into the global surge in electric vehicle interest, driven by rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions. Stephen shares insights on EV affordability, charging infrastructure, and the future of vehicl...